Remote control cars have been around since the mid 1960s. Initially, these cars were built by a British company based out of Leicester and were built to be run on either gasoline or nitro. These first RC-cars were based upon popular race cars of the time and enjoyed a mild commercial success. They just didn’t appeal to a large enough market.

It wasn’t until the 1970s however, that US manufacturers began to produce remote control cars that were very successful in the global market. The success of these RC cars are generally attributed to the fact that the manufacturers began to base their design on real vehicles, thereby increasing their universal appeal. Below are the top 5 real cars that have RC models.

1.Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is a car that was developed in a joint partnership between Mercedes-Benz and the McLaren Automotive Company. This vehicle was built between 2003-2009 and was considered to be a rival to the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren had a hand-built super-charged V-8 5.4L engine and could go from 0-60 in 3.3 seconds. Though the actual car had a limited run, the RC car version has enjoyed unprecedented success.

2. Shelby Mustang GT500

The Shelby Mustang GT500 is often considered to be the one of the best muscle cars, whether it is a real car or a RC version. The 2011 Shelby GT500 has a 428 cubic inches 5.0L V-8 engine that gives it over 510 foot pounds of torque and 550 horsepower. No wonder the RC Shelby Mustang GT500 is among the most popular RC cars on the planet.

3. Lamborghini Gallardo

The Lamborghini Gallardo is one of the most produced Lamborghinis in the world and it is easy to see why after you look at the specs on this vehicle. The Lamborghini Gallardo features a 5.2L V10 engine, a six speed electrohydraulic manual transmission and a lower gear differential than previous Lamborghini models.

4. Ferrari FXX

The Ferrari FXX is another vehicle that is considered elite among both drivers and RC enthusiasts. The real Ferrari FXX has a 6.3L V12 engine, six-speed sequential transmission and power-assisted rack and pinion steering system. The maximum power delivered by this car is 790 horsepower and 506 foot-pounds of torque.

5. Lexus IS 350

The name Lexus and remote-controlled car may seem like it doesn’t belong in the same sentence, but after taking a look at the new Lexus IS 350 it is easy to see why this car has so many RC-car versions. The Lexus IS 350 has a 3.0L 2JZ-GE engine that provides over 220 horsepower and 209 foot-pounds of torque at 6000 rpms. This car might have the exterior of a sedan but it has all of the power of a sport cross.

Miles Walker is a freelance writer who normally writes feature articles on car insurance quotes for CarInsuranceComparison.org. He recently wrote about West Virginia car insurance.

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